About this Event
Join us in New York City for a personal, one-to-one conversation about studying at the RCA.
Whether your passion lies in art, design, architecture, communication, humanities, or interdisciplinary practice, this dedicated session is your chance to get tailored guidance on your postgraduate journey. You'll learn how the RCA supports artists, designers, and researchers, while gaining insight into living and studying in London.
You’re invited to book a chat with and in New York City to get your specific questions answered and share your creative ambitions.
What to expect
These 20-minute sessions are designed to give you personalised support.
Here is how you can use your time with us:
- Share your work: Bring along your portfolio (printed or on a digital device) to show us your current projects, recent work, or ideas in progress.
- Tailored programme guidance: Discover which RCA programmes best align with your goals and learn more about our unique learning environment.
- Application insights: Get practical tips on how to approach your application and portfolio submission with confidence.
This is a completely informal conversation designed to support you, it is not an interview and is entirely separate from our formal admissions process.
Once registered, we will email you to confirm your exact time slot and the specific venue details.
Who is this event for
- Creatives exploring postgraduate routes in any discipline, we welcome applicants across all subject areas.
- Current RCA applicants and offer-holders looking for personal guidance before making the move to London.
As the RCA is a dedicated postgraduate institution, all attendees must be aged 18 or over.
How to join
This event is completely free to attend, but spaces are limited. Pre-booking is essential to secure your individual time slot.
Please only book one session per person. Duplicate bookings may be cancelled to free up slots for others. If you do not confirm your place with us over email, we will release your time slot and ticket.
About the hosts
is the Head of Programme for Interior Design MA at the RCA with extensive experience in practice, education and research.
Graeme Brooker studied and practiced Interior design in London and Manchester, teaching Interior Architecture in Cardiff between 1997–2004. He then commenced the role of the head of Interior Design at Manchester Metropolitan University, and between 2004–2011 led the BA, MA and the Design Research Centre. In 2011 he was Principal Lecturer in Interior Architecture and Urbanism at Brighton University before, in 2013, becoming the head of the newly formed department of Fashion and Interiors at Middlesex University in London. He joined the RCA as Head of Programme in 2015.
Brooker has taught in various institutions in America, Europe and Asia, and was visiting professor in Antwerp (2010–13), and Milan (2014). Since 2010 he has keynoted and presented at over 30 international conferences, and has either externally examined or validated provision at over 25 institutions including Hong Kong, Moscow, and Chicago. He is a Principal Fellow of the HEA, and the author of numerous books on the histories, theories and processes of the interior.
is Head of Student Recruitment and Marketing at RCA. Rob is a higher education marketing and student recruitment expert working to find, attract and guide the best students from around the World to the RCA.
With over 15-years’ experience, Rob’s expertise covers marketing strategy, brand and campaign management, international and domestic student recruitment, partner management, communications, digital and alumni relations.
Rob is a member of both the Chartered Institute of Marketing and Royal Historical Society.
Stay connected
From visa and funding advice to public exhibitions and open days, our event calendar is always evolving. Most sessions are free, open to all, and designed to help you navigate your postgraduate journey
Keeping our events accessible & inclusive
The RCA is a diverse and welcoming community, and our events are informal spaces designed entirely for your support and insight, they have no impact on the admissions process.
If you have any access requirements or need adjustments, please let us know For any access requirements or adjustments, please email [email protected]; support guests are also welcome, please let us know in advance if they are joining.
Event venue & nearby stays
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown, 8 Stone Street, New York, United States
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